–Publicis created this Star Wars-themed spot for Globe Telecom in the Philippines in partnership with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (video above).
–Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent is stepping down, effective May 1, with COO James Quincey succeeding him in the position.
-JWT CEO Tamara Ingram says we should all focus on our work, not distractions.
–The New York Times reports that Matthew McConaughey goes deeper than other A-list pitchmen. And the dude gets PAID. Alright alright alright.
-Independent agency Zak created a parody ad promoting an action figure set of the ASS (Anguish Suffering and Sorrow) Squad: Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un.
-People in the U.K. really like that Marks & Spencer ad.
-JWT worldwide CCO Matt Eastood shares his “guide to an ad career.”
-We all hate banner ads, but one group can’t get enough of them: cyber criminals.